Young, but no longer innocent - a fair description of the upcoming generation. They believe in the power of moving images, to depict realistic issues of school bullying, animal abuse, academic pressures that even adults fail to solve. These self-reflective shorts are a collection of questions posed to the society from our dear youth.

The power of animation opens up unbound imaginations. Our finalists from Hong Kong and different parts of Asia will be presenting ten different works that are both visually stunning and emotionally overwhelming. Some not-so-simple relationships, some not-so-peaceful childhood memories, and some not-so-special working days, together with delighted Japanese mochis and the last hair on Uncle Kin’s forehead, even the most mundane element of life could take up the leading role.

Ten Asian directors tell stories on gender, family, politics and everyday lives. Depicted in not-so- familiar cityscapes, these tales echo with our lives in a less obvious yet highly relatable way.

There are 11 shorts that are recommended by the jury, with every one of them being a unique piece of gem, and will be shown in two screenings.

This year ifva launches the new "Filmorphosis" series which aims to recognise serious filmmakers who are ready to shine but not getting the spotlight otherwise. The series provides a platform for these mid-career artists who are morphing into more widely known creative talents.

 

The inaugural programme features ifva alumnus Wong Fei-pang whose body of works demonstrates a wide spectrum of styles, genres and topics and a perseverance in independent filmmaking.

Jockey Club ifva Everywhere – People Cinema, which always bring alternative cinematic experiences in public spaces, will be screening On Trial which features Leslie Cheung, Danny Chan and Paul Chung at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre piazza. It is never too late to go for one's dreams! The 23rd ifva Awards Animation Category Excellence Award animation Passing Rain will also be screened.

"All About Us" – a creative media education scheme designed for ethnic minority youths in the city has come to its ninth edition. Under guidance of teaching artists and participants' seniors, these young people have made films with a variety in motifs. There are realistic fantasies on human genocide, alongside cosy tales that tell these youngsters' everyday life. The six creative teams participated in the "36-hour Intensive Shooting Challenge" during their creative camp, each group was assigned a film genre and setting to create their own short film. Works from the Challenge will also be screened.

HONG KONG SHORT FILM: NEW ACTION EXPRESS (NAE) aims at broadening the horizons of Hong Kong creative talent and helping them gain exposure abroad. Seven award-winning titles, screened at 2020 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and Market, are brought back to local platform for us to savour the stories magically illustrated with moving images.

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Communications and Creative Industries Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

 

* Sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Creative teams participating in the challenge pushed the boundaries of production and each created a brand new short film with the theme "City of Memories" within just 48 hours. In different corners of the city, the teams recorded the multiple faces of the city and its people within an extremely tight working schedule. The "Jury Prize" was chosen by professional jurors while the open-air screening audiences casted their votes for "Audience Prize" in September 2018.

這個劇本不太爛 The Best Script
不想記憶的城市
腦殘郵寄 Phantom of the Postman
曾與你一起
凡人都忘 You're not Your Memory Owner
字殺 Words As Weapons
城市精靈 City Fairy
搏一球 NOBODY
第三隻手
漸漸 Remember
天堂有落
他信
幻覺 Illusion
異鄉 Forgotten
同屋住

和弦
一場人類情緒的考察 The Human Emotions Observed by Objects
無番起糊
ZinaCity
紙模型惡鬥打工仔
再見！ Goodbye
片思い KATAOMOI
見光忘 Man in Bald
借宿 Stay Over
茶餘飯後
斷舍離
走 Part
無私．白痴
力場風雲
黄葉秋風 defoliation

City De Memory
天還未亮
璃流記
駱駝
香港房間協會呈獻︰新一代天地 Hong Kong Room Association Present: World For the New Generation
親愛的，親愛的 My Dear My Dearest
珍惜再會時
阿康後傳
後來的記憶
失去的不是記憶
嚴生事件
出入平安 Get Home Safe
公魚 Manfish
The Room
籠 Cage
夢
記憶中的森林
第二人稱
四條加隻7